Dumpster rental in Irvine, CA
Irvine's C&D deposit on a permitted job is $1.00 per square foot, refundable and capped at $50,000. For a bin in the street, Irvine's right-of-way permits go through ROWPermit@cityofirvine.org. Eco Waste's 12 to 25-yard bins are $650 for 14 days with 3 tons included.
Dumpster bags in Irvine: $29 a bag, picked up by our crane truck for $279. Each extra bag on the same pickup is $179. How bags work
For contractors
For contractors in Irvine
Irvine runs its own C&D recycling paperwork for permitted jobs; CALGreen's statewide minimum is 65% diverted. The recycling section on this page has the city's full rule and its program link.
- Weight tickets required
- C&D deposit
Bags on your Irvine job: $29 a bag, $279 for the first pickup and $179 for each extra bag on the same pickup ($516 for two, $724 for three, the most one pickup takes). Every pickup ticket shows the job address and the bag’s scale weight, and invoices go out by job address.
Running more than one job?
Budget the debris for a bid, or turn bags a week into a monthly bill.
Sizes delivered to Irvine
A bag, or six roll-off sizes
- Dumpster bag4 yd³ · 7′ × 4′ × 4′ · 1 t incl. · each extra bag on the same pickup $179$29 + $279 pickup
- 12 Yard Dumpster≈ 14′ × 8′ × 3′ · 3 t incl.$650
- 15 Yard Dumpster≈ 14′ × 8′ × 4′ · 3 t incl.$650
- 16 Yard Dumpster≈ 14′ × 8′ × 4.5′ · 3 t incl.$650
- 20 Yard Dumpster≈ 14′ × 8′ × 6′ · 3 t incl.$650
- 25 Yard Dumpster≈ 16′ × 8′ × 6′ · 3 t incl.$650
- 40 Yard Dumpster≈ 20′ × 8′ × 8′ · 5 t incl.$825
Roll-offs: two-week rental; $135 per extra ton. Bags: fill at your own pace; over one ton a bag is $135 per ton. Bag prices for one, two or three bags.
Good to know in Irvine
- The nearest county landfill, Frank R. Bowerman in Irvine (~4.3 mi straight-line), takes commercial haulers only, with no public disposal. The nearest one open to the public is Prima Deshecha in San Juan Capistrano (~15.5 mi).
- The county's Irvine HHW Collection Center at 6411 Oak Canyon is about 0.5 miles straight-line from Irvine's centroid.
- Irvine's right-of-way permit application asks for a City of Irvine business license and a CSLB pocket card, so whoever applies needs both.
Putting a dumpster on the street in Irvine
Irvine takes right-of-way and encroachment permit applications by email (ROWPermit@cityofirvine.org) and asks for an Irvine business license, CSLB pocket card, workers' comp proof and a location exhibit. Its page doesn't address dumpsters, so call the city at 949-724-6000 before a bin goes in the street.
Issued by: City of Irvine (Right of Way and Encroachment Permit)
Permit pageCities set their own rules on who may place and haul bins, and they change. Call or text us with the address and we’ll confirm what applies before delivery.
Recycling rules for permitted jobs
Covered projects (Irvine Municipal Code Title 6, Division 7, Chapter 10) complete an online Waste Management Plan that calculates the minimum diversion for you, then pay a refundable deposit of $1.00 per square foot, capped at $50,000. At the end, send the Post-Project Final Report with every weight ticket and receipt to CDRecycling@cityofirvine.org.
City program pageWhere Irvine’s debris goes
- Nearest county landfill
- Frank R. Bowerman Landfill, Irvine · ~4.3 mi straight-line
- Household hazardous waste (what can’t go in a bin)
- Irvine HHW Collection Center (6411 Oak Canyon) · ~0.5 mi straight-line
Check your street before booking with the permit checker, or see what fits your driveway with the driveway fit checker.
Rates
Eco Waste’s rate sheet
12, 15, 16, 20 or 25 yard
2-week rental
| Load type | Price | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| Debris, trash | $650 | 3 tons & under. $135 each additional ton. |
| Clean brick | $950 | Flat fee. |
| Green waste | $650 | 3 tons & under. $135 each additional ton. |
| Clean concrete | $775 | 10 cubic yards (fill line inside dumpster). No rebar, no brick. |
| Clean dirt | $775 | 10 cubic yards (fill line inside dumpster). |
| Mixed load: dirt & concrete | $950 | 10 cubic yards (fill line inside dumpster). |
40 yard
2-week rental
Debris, trash, green waste
5 tons & under. $135 each additional ton — landfill.
$825
Fees
- Each additional ton (landfill)
- $135
- Each additional ton, loads dumped at TVI
- $185
- Each day after 2 weeks
- $15
- Moving a dumpster on site
- $150
- Dry run
- $250
Extra tons are over the included 3 (5 on the 40), rounded to the nearest ton. Ask us which facility your load goes to and what counts as a dry run.
Sources
- [1]City of Irvine: Right of Way and Encroachment Permit
- [2]City of Irvine: C&D ordinance and requirements
- [3]OC Waste & Recycling: Frank R. Bowerman Landfill (commercial only)
- [4]OC Waste & Recycling: Prima Deshecha Landfill
- [5]OC Waste & Recycling: household hazardous waste collection centers
- [6]U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb: city centroid used for straight-line miles
- [7]U.S. Census Bureau Geocoder: landfill and HHW center locations
City rules checked . Rules change — confirm with the city before placing a bin in the street.
FAQ
Dumpster questions in Irvine
Do I need a permit to put a dumpster in the street in Irvine?
Irvine takes right-of-way and encroachment permit applications by email (ROWPermit@cityofirvine.org) and asks for an Irvine business license, CSLB pocket card, workers' comp proof and a location exhibit. Its page doesn't address dumpsters, so call the city at 949-724-6000 before a bin goes in the street. Issued by: City of Irvine (Right of Way and Encroachment Permit). A bin on your own driveway or job site generally doesn't need a street permit; call or text us with the address and we'll confirm what applies.
What do dumpster bags cost in Irvine?
A bag is $29. Our crane truck picks it up for $279 (first bag, up to 2,000 lb), and each extra bag on the same pickup is $179, up to 3 bags a pickup: two bags are $516 and three are $724, all in. Roll-offs start at $650 for two weeks with 3 tons included.
Where does debris from Irvine go?
The nearest county landfill is Frank R. Bowerman Landfill, Irvine (about 4.3 miles straight-line). Household hazardous waste, which can't go in a bin, goes to Irvine HHW Collection Center (6411 Oak Canyon) (about 0.5 miles straight-line).
What recycling rules apply to a permitted job in Irvine?
Covered projects (Irvine Municipal Code Title 6, Division 7, Chapter 10) complete an online Waste Management Plan that calculates the minimum diversion for you, then pay a refundable deposit of $1.00 per square foot, capped at $50,000. At the end, send the Post-Project Final Report with every weight ticket and receipt to CDRecycling@cityofirvine.org.
Something not answered here? Call or text — it’s quicker than guessing.
- CSLB license #947447 (opens the state license record)C-21 Building Moving / Demolition · active since 2010
- Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PMCall or text to book
- Based in Dana Point, Laguna Beach, San Juan Capistrano26 Orange County cities served
- Every price publishedBags $29 · roll-offs from $650
Hauling for a job in Irvine?
Call or text (949) 701-0206 with the job address, what's coming out and the day: bags, a roll-off or a demolition. Monday to Friday, 7:30 to 4.